5.6.3b
Alternatives to Blood Transfusion
Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines, 6th Edition, 2023. Chapter 5, Blood and Haematology.
The printed book uses the number 5.6.3 twice. This is the second heading with that number.
Clinical Description
- IV Iron and Erythropoietin which can be used as substitutes to blood transfusion in chronic anaemia if available
- Acute anaemia due to bleeding or haemolysis cannot be adequately treated by giving these products.
- When available, cell salvage machines can be used in acute anaemia due to bleeding.
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